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M3-2912 <br />July 21.2003 <br />PaSelofS <br />Date Application Received: 6-16-03 <br />Date Application Considered as Complete: 6-16-03 <br />60-Day Review Period Expires: 8-15-03 <br />To;Chair Smith and Planning Commissioners <br />Ron Moorse, City Administrator <br />From: <br />Date: <br />Subject: <br />Janice Waataja, City Planner)^ <br />July 16,2003 <br />#03-2912, Marvin & Mary Smith, 1940 Country Club Road - Variances <br />- Public Hearing <br />Zoning District: <br />Lot Area: <br />LR-IA Single Family Lakeshore Residential (1-acre minimum) <br />1.037 acre (45,161 s.f.) <br />Application Summary: Applicant requests a number of variances to construct <br />additions/revisions to the existing home. The variances include: <br />1. A side yard setback variance to allow a setback of 18.8* where 30 ’ is required (18.8’ <br />currently exists). <br />2. A front yard setback variance to allow a setback of 36.8 ’ at the house and 39 ’ at the <br />garage where 50’ is required (36.8 ’ and 39 ’ currently exists). <br />Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends: <br />1. Approval of the side yard setback variance to allow an encroachment of 11.2’. <br />2. Approval of the front yard setback variance to allow an encroachment of 13.2 ’ at the <br />I'ouse and an encroachment of 11 ’ at the garage. <br />Pertinent Zoning Ordinance Sections <br />Section 10.23.6B lists the minimum requirements for all lots located in the LR-1A zoning <br />district. <br />List of Exhibits <br />A - Application <br />B - Hardship Statement & Addenda <br />C - Existing & Proposed Survey <br />D - Proposed Elevations & Plans <br />E - Photograph <br />F - Property Owners List <br />G - Plat Map <br />Background <br />In August of 2002, the applicants received a front yard setback variance to construct a 2 story <br />addition over the existing garage. The existing home has a front yard setback of 36.8 ’ and the <br />existing garage has a front yard setback of 39 ’ when 50’ is required. The Planning Commission <br />approved the vari.'.nce based on the following findings: <br />1. The existing residence was built in 1965, prior to current zoning standards. <br />2. The characteristics of the neighborhood are one acre lots. The proposal would meet the <br />zoning standards of one acre districts. <br />3. The proposed setback fits with the character of the neighbor!:KOI* <br />i